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Hidden Histories Of The Scottish Borders

Hidden Histories Of The Scottish Borders

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 Bringing you stories behind some of the castles, tower houses, and other historic ruins in the Scottish Borders. Each episode examines a specific site, its history, and how to visit. You'll hear about Reivers, raids, wars, and the families from our turbulent past, along with a little touch of folklore. New episodes are uploaded every week, all hosted by David. For detailed information about the places in these podcasts, go to https://thistleandtime.scotThistle and Time World
Episodes
  • Posso Tower, Silence On The Manor Water

    Posso Tower, Silence On The Manor Water
    Mar 5 2026

    It's a ruin today, but Posso Tower, close to the Manor Water, was home to the Bairds, and then the Naesmyths. Records are sparse, but they quietly negotiated the Border Reiver era and the Rough Wooing. Then, during the Marian Civil War, Sir Michael Naesyth fought at Langside for Mary, Queen of Scots.

    The hidden history of Posso Tower will tell you what happened next.
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    13 mins
  • Branxholme Castle: From Reivers to Nobles

    Branxholme Castle: From Reivers to Nobles
    Feb 26 2026

    This is the story of Branxholme Castle and the family who built it.

    It was the seat of the Scott family. Infamous Border Reivers, raiders, feud-leaders, and warlords. Yet they also served the Scottish Crown as Wardens of the Marches. Nowhere was their authority more clearly expressed than at Branxholme itself.
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    17 mins
  • The Secrets of Whitslaid Tower

    The Secrets of Whitslaid Tower
    Feb 19 2026

    It witnessed the Border Reivers and the Rough Wooing, and its laird was charged with murder.

    Whitslaid Tower was one of several strongholds held by the influential Lauder family, who played a significant role in local Border politics for around 300 years.
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    11 mins
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